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Competition Divisions and What to Expect
| Grade |
Minimum expectations |
Winners |
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Investigator |
| 3 and 4 |
Some research with simple experiment, display, 6-minute presentation with minimal questioning |
3 receive medallions |
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Explorer |
| 5 and 6* |
Research with experiment, display, 7-minute presentation, answer some questions |
3 receive medallions |
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Junior |
| 7 and 8 |
Research with original experiment, display, paper, 9-minute presentation, show knowledge of subject answering questions and ISEF Forms |
3 receive trophies, at least 2 advance to DRSEF |
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Senior |
| 9 to 12 |
Research with original experiment, display, paper, 10-minute presentation, exhibit familiarity with subject answering questions and ISEF Forms |
3 receive trophies, at least 2 advance to DRSEF |
* Likely to change: changes will be posted when available. 6th graders' projects must not use any hazardous materials, biological tissues, agents or incur any risks that must be reported on ISEF forms in order to compete at the Dallas Regional event if they win at NTDSF.
All student projects MUST conform to the safety guidelines. If in doubt about something, send us a note. We will do our best to help you comply at the fair (time permitting), but your project may be weakened or disallowed. |
